Cash on Hand for Corning (GLW)
According to Corning's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $1.75B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
GLW
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Latest period
$1.75B
YoY change
-13.7%
5Y CAGR
-10.6%
Peak year (2010)
$6.35B
Latest annual
$1.53B
Cash on Hand history chart for Corning (GLW) from 1985 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Corning (GLW) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.53B | -13.7% | ||
| 2024 | $1.77B | -0.6% | ||
| 2023 | $1.78B | +6.5% | ||
| 2022 | $1.67B | -22.2% | ||
| 2021 | $2.15B | -19.6% | ||
| 2020 | $2.67B | +9.8% | ||
| 2019 | $2.43B | +3.4% | ||
| 2018 | $2.35B | -45.4% | ||
| 2017 | $4.32B | -18.4% | ||
| 2016 | $5.29B | +15.0% | ||
| 2015 | $4.60B | -24.2% | ||
| 2014 | $6.07B | +15.9% | ||
| 2013 | $5.24B | -14.8% | ||
| 2012 | $6.14B | +5.5% | ||
| 2011 | $5.83B | -8.3% | ||
| 2010 | $6.35B | +77.2% | ||
| 2009 | $3.58B | +27.2% | ||
| 2008 | $2.82B | -19.9% | ||
| 2007 | $3.52B | +11.0% | ||
| 2006 | $3.17B | +30.1% | ||
| 2005 | $2.43B | +29.4% | ||
| 2004 | $1.88B | +48.6% | ||
| 2003 | $1.27B | -39.4% | ||
| 2002 | $2.09B | -5.8% | ||
| 2001 | $2.22B | +1508.0% | ||
| 2000 | $138.00M | -45.5% | ||
| 1999 | $253.40M | +458.1% | ||
| 1998 | $45.40M | -55.2% | ||
| 1997 | $101.30M | -54.6% | ||
| 1996 | $223.20M | +3.9% | ||
| 1995 | $214.90M | +33.2% | ||
| 1994 | $161.30M | +0.3% | ||
| 1993 | $160.80M | +20.8% | ||
| 1992 | $133.10M | -35.9% | ||
| 1991 | $207.60M | +56.1% | ||
| 1990 | $133.00M | -62.3% | ||
| 1989 | $352.80M | +125.4% | ||
| 1988 | $156.50M | -38.7% | ||
| 1987 | $255.40M | +45.5% | ||
| 1986 | $175.50M | +57.1% | ||
| 1985 | $111.70M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Corning's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Corning (GLW) reported cash and short-term investments of $1.53B – declined 13.7% year-over-year.
Corning cash and short-term investments has contracted on net over the period, with a -10.6% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Corning cash and short-term investments peaked at $6.35B in 2010; the latest annual figure is $1.53B in 2025 (76.0% below peak).
2010 marks the peak cash and short-term investments at $6.35B, with the historical low of $45.40M recorded in 1998.
Among 8 Technology peers, Corning (GLW) ranks 9th; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $35.44B.
Corning Cash on Hand by Year
Corning Cash on Hand 2025: $1.53B
Corning cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $1.53B, declined 13.7% below 2024.
Corning Cash on Hand 2024: $1.77B
Corning cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $1.77B, edged down 0.6% below 2023.
Corning Cash on Hand 2023: $1.78B
Corning cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $1.78B, grew 6.5% from 2022.
Corning Cash on Hand 2022: $1.67B
Corning cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $1.67B, declined 22.2% below 2021.
Corning Cash on Hand 2021: $2.15B
Corning cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $2.15B.
See more financial history for Corning (GLW).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Corning, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $3.06T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $94.56B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $62.56B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $54.70B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $16.18B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $13.32B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $10.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $10.31B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Corning's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Corning (GLW) is $1.75B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Corning cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Corning (GLW) cash and short-term investments changed -13.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Corning cash and short-term investments?
- Corning (GLW) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -10.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Corning cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Corning cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $6.35B in 2010.
What was Corning cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Corning (GLW) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $1.77B.
What was Corning cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Corning (GLW) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $1.53B.
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